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A drunken mistake and a man of God. What the Love Is Blind reunion tells us about men’s excuses for other men

Why are we still so quick to make excuses for men’s bad behaviour? The Love Is Blind reunion is a frustrating reminder of a culture where men’s behaviour is excused and accountability comes second.

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Lucy Beaumont speaks out about David Walliams allegations, warning powerful people are protected by silence

I sold my company to have my second child. Then I realised I had optimised the magic out of everyday life

Man has affair with alleged spy but remains “irreplaceable” to business

What happens to women’s rights if Jess Wilson needs One Nation to form government?

Online misogyny is a business model. Let’s cut off the funding

‘The victim? What, Russell?’: Brand’s father attacks justice system after rape sentence

The joke of One Nation expecting to govern while candidate controversies run riot

Sexism, misogyny and Julia Gillard's speech ten years on

Tony Abbott thinks Julia Gillard’s speech was ‘over the top’

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

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People lie to pollsters. Victoria’s election is about to show how much

People lie to pollsters and vote with their feelings, writes Su Dharmapala. Victoria’s election will be the next test.

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I thought reporting sexual assault would end my medical career. What happens to women who report now?

The law’s strengthened since Dr Dominique Lee was assaulted by a senior colleague. She writes about what women who report today should be able to expect from hospital and university leaders.

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We keep asking women to drink less. We should be asking what they’re drinking to forget

Women’s rising alcohol deaths point to the need for treatment that addresses the trauma and mental health issues behind addiction.

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We keep asking women to drink less. We should be asking what they’re drinking to forget

Women’s rising alcohol deaths point to the need for treatment that addresses the trauma and mental health issues behind addiction.

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‘The victim? What, Russell?’: Brand’s father attacks justice system after rape sentence

Russell Brand’s father has defended his son following his rape and sexual assault convictions, questioning the justice system.

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The joke of One Nation expecting to govern while candidate controversies run riot

One Nation continues to find itself in the headlines for the troubling backgrounds of some of its candidates.

Tony Abbott thinks Julia Gillard’s speech was ‘over the top’

As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse I can say that Australia still isn’t doing enough to protect children

I’m 20, I want a family one day, but the cost of living is already making me question if it’s possible

Win Tickets to Suzie Miller’s Strong is the New Pretty

National Survivors’ Day: Why we should celebrate the strength of sexual abuse survivors

Rani’s message of thanks to the family behind her life-changing kidney transplant

38-year-old political newcomer Qiulae Wong could decide New Zealand’s new government

Job cuts at NAB, Canva and DJs will see thousands of women’s jobs lost

Man goes for a very long walk. Media goes wild. Women remain invisible.

Yes, the COP climate talks are far from perfect. But they still hold the power for change

When is a kiss a crime? Feminists have asked this question for more than 100 years

Gym bros and care: How progressive men won back the algorithm

‘No one is above the law’ police say as Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

The women-led climate tech innovations bringing hope to Australia’s reef

The new resource challenging employers to rethink how work and care can coexist

The mums who flipped US politics are ready for family-friendly policies

Here comes the sun. What America’s blue tsunami should tell Australia

‘We’re driving half our potential workforce away’: The staggering number of women leaving construction apprenticeships

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I sold my company to have my second child. Then I realised I had optimised the magic out of everyday life

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Job cuts at NAB, Canva and DJs will see thousands of women’s jobs lost

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The new resource challenging employers to rethink how work and care can coexist

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Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

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A drunken mistake and a man of God. What the Love Is Blind reunion tells us about men’s excuses for other men

Latest news

Lucy Beaumont speaks out about David Walliams allegations, warning powerful people are protected by silence

I sold my company to have my second child. Then I realised I had optimised the magic out of everyday life

Man has affair with alleged spy but remains “irreplaceable” to business

What happens to women’s rights if Jess Wilson needs One Nation to form government?

Online misogyny is a business model. Let’s cut off the funding

‘The victim? What, Russell?’: Brand’s father attacks justice system after rape sentence

The joke of One Nation expecting to govern while candidate controversies run riot

Tony Abbott thinks Julia Gillard’s speech was ‘over the top’

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

People lie to pollsters. Victoria’s election is about to show how much

I thought reporting sexual assault would end my medical career. What happens to women who report now?

We keep asking women to drink less. We should be asking what they’re drinking to forget

We keep asking women to drink less. We should be asking what they’re drinking to forget

‘The victim? What, Russell?’: Brand’s father attacks justice system after rape sentence

The joke of One Nation expecting to govern while candidate controversies run riot

Tony Abbott thinks Julia Gillard’s speech was ‘over the top’

As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse I can say that Australia still isn’t doing enough to protect children

I’m 20, I want a family one day, but the cost of living is already making me question if it’s possible

Win Tickets to Suzie Miller’s Strong is the New Pretty

National Survivors’ Day: Why we should celebrate the strength of sexual abuse survivors

Rani’s message of thanks to the family behind her life-changing kidney transplant

38-year-old political newcomer Qiulae Wong could decide New Zealand’s new government

Job cuts at NAB, Canva and DJs will see thousands of women’s jobs lost

Man goes for a very long walk. Media goes wild. Women remain invisible.

Yes, the COP climate talks are far from perfect. But they still hold the power for change

When is a kiss a crime? Feminists have asked this question for more than 100 years

Gym bros and care: How progressive men won back the algorithm

‘No one is above the law’ police say as Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

The women-led climate tech innovations bringing hope to Australia’s reef

The new resource challenging employers to rethink how work and care can coexist

The mums who flipped US politics are ready for family-friendly policies

Here comes the sun. What America’s blue tsunami should tell Australia

‘We’re driving half our potential workforce away’: The staggering number of women leaving construction apprenticeships

I sold my company to have my second child. Then I realised I had optimised the magic out of everyday life

Job cuts at NAB, Canva and DJs will see thousands of women’s jobs lost

The new resource challenging employers to rethink how work and care can coexist

From our Partners

Rani’s message of thanks to the family behind her life-changing kidney transplant

Why every leader needs to see Suzie Miller’s AFLW play Strong is the New Pretty

Infertility and miscarriage left Sharissa in a dark place. Connection helped her keep going

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

Events For Women

Micro-credential – Work Effectively in Autonomous Environments

The IT Workforce in the Age of AI

The Power We Bring: Migrant Women and Australia’s Economy

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